What is another word for cheilitis?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃe͡ɪlˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA) 
Cheilitis is a medical condition that refers to inflammation of the lips. The condition can manifest itself in several forms, including redness, swelling, cracking, and blistering of the lips. Synonyms for cheilitis include lip dermatitis, stomatitis, angular cheilitis, and perleche. Angular cheilitis can be identified by the presence of fissures or cracks at the corners of the mouth, which may also spread to the lips. Lip dermatitis and stomatitis describe inflammatory conditions of the lips, which may be caused by a variety of factors, including allergic reactions, infections, or exposure to environmental irritants. Perleche refers to a type of cheilitis that is characterized by dry, cracked, and peeling skin around the lips.
